Reina de las Tamales

How Momma’s Tamales Handles the Holiday Crunch

Inspired by her mother’s recipes, Ana Soria turned the Bellaire tamale shop into a beloved business that grinds nonstop around Christmas.

11/10/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Holiday Magic

For Houston’s Costumers, the Holiday Season Starts Well Before December

Months before thousands of Houstonians come out to watch productions like The Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol, local costumers are already hard at work.

11/09/2023 By Holly Beretto

Festival of Lights

Beautiful Hindu Temples in Houston to Celebrate Diwali This Year

These gorgeous places of worship have everything from dinners to bazaars for the holiday.

11/03/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Spooky Szn

Have a COVID-Safe Halloween with These Masked Costumes

Our best dress-up ideas with facial coverings make for a fun and virus-free holiday.

10/26/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

How a New Group Is Reclaiming Texas’s Almost-Lost Native American Culture

The American Indian Center of Houston is supporting Indigenous communities in the city and beyond.

10/09/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

NO SCHOOL, NO PROBLEM

Winter Break Camps for Kids Looking to Paint, Play, and Learn This Holiday

Looking for somewhere to drop the kids off this holiday break? Check out our list of winter camps in Houston.

12/15/2022 By Claire Anderson

Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice

20 Festive Drinks to Warm You Up This Season

Hot toddies, mulled wines, and espresso martinis will keep you warm all winter long.

12/12/2022 By Shelby Stewart, Rosemary Akpan, and Anna Rajagopal

Happy Hanukkah

Celebrate Hanukkah in Houston with These 8 Local Events

From menorah lightings to festive pop-up shops, Hanukkah has never looked better.

12/05/2022 By Anna Rajagopal

Deck the Halls

The 25 Must-See Christmas Movies With Houston Connections

The best holiday flicks with Houston ties, and where to watch them.

12/02/2022 By Camilo Hannibal Smith and Shelby Stewart

MERRY AND BRIGHT

7 Holiday Events Happening Throughout Houston This December

The holidays are in full effect with Christmas concerts, shows, and brunches with Santa.

12/02/2022 By Rosemary Akpan

Sweet Tooth

8 Houston Bakeries With Delectable Holiday Treats

Bakeries in Houston are making scrumptious holiday treats.

12/02/2022 By Danielle Wright and Jessica Lodge

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

10 Gifts For the Hermit, Er, Homebody, in Your Life

When it comes to being a homebody, bath bombs, slippers, and a cute puzzle are all you need.

12/02/2022 By Alexia Partouche

NOT SO SILENT NIGHT

Christmas Caroling in Houston 101: Where to Go, How to Join

This Christmas in Houston just got jollier.

12/01/2022 By Claire Anderson

Reindeer Roadtrip

12 Spectacular Holiday Events in Texas Worth a Road Trip

Experience the magic of College Station’s Santa's Wonderland and Moody Gardens' festive attractions by the sea.

12/01/2022 By Danielle Wright and Geneva Diaz

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

10 Great Gifts for the Happiest Hanukkah

Hanukkah Sameach and a Happy New Year!

11/21/2022 By Anna Rajagopal

Ready, Set, Jingle!

It’s Jingle Bell Fun at These 4 Holiday Runs

A long-distance run is a great way to warm up your body this winter.

11/21/2022 By Jessica Lodge

LIGHTEN UP!

8 Seasonal Sights to Experience at City Lights Downtown Holiday Magic

With a festive ice skating village, a chocolate-filled land of sweets, and much more, Downtown Houston is the place to be this holiday season.

11/15/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

Santa's Here!

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town! 5 Places to See Him This Season

Spreading holiday cheer, Old Saint Nick will be in town just in time for Christmas.

11/14/2022 By Jessica Lodge

Save me a slice

6 of the Best Pie Places in Houston For All Your Holiday Needs

It's as easy as ... well ... pie.

11/11/2022 By Brittany Cristiano and Anna Rajagopal

Season of Giving

5 Places to Volunteer Ahead of Thanksgiving Day

Here’s how you can give back to the community ahead of the holiday.

11/08/2022 By Jessica Lodge

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